= Pair Ea. 1800's Bristol Cobalt Blue Hand Blown Glass Mell Decanters,

Pair of early/mid 1800's Bristol Cobalt Blue British Mell Decanters Hand Blown Glass,  Scottish, aka  Ship's Decanters  For your consideration is an exceptionally stylish pair of early decanters, bottles or wine carafes Known as British mell decanters, or just mells, these became popular and fashionable in the British society from around 1810, and kept being produced until like 1870's. Although found all around the British islands, mells are considered by specialists to be Scottish made Used for dispensing spirits or wine, they would usually have a cork stopper, often metal molded and with engravings specifying the liquor contained in the bottle The decanters are in the characteristic shafted, compressed onion form with wide lips Individually hand blown high quality glass with very good clarity Cut and polished pontils Desirable quintessential cobalt blue color known as Bristol blue A well matching pair, although, due to the fact that both were individually hand made, they differ slightly Circa early/mid 1800's, Regency/William IV period All original Measurements: Approximately: Each is 8.5" tall. One is slightly wider - 7" widest diameter; the widest diameter of the other is 6.75" The wider weighs about 2 lbs.; the other is 1 lb. 13 oz. Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. No major issues. Minor roughness at the pontil of one, as pictured. The bases show mild to moderate shelf wear expected with the age and normal use. All original. We Will Combine Shipping Whenever Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome! Take a look at the other items we have for sale now. Click here to visit our eBay Store! Please e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better idea about this item! Buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost Our items are described with the best of our knowledge and ability. To  avoid any misunderstandings and in case of any doubt, please e-mail  us. We will be glad to answer all of your questions and provide additional photos and/or information